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Shots - Health News When Choirs Sing, Many Hearts Beat As One When members of a choir sing, their heart rates quickly become synchronized, beating in the same rhythm. Researchers think this may be why singing together is a key part of religious rituals around the world, and such a joy for the singers. Read this story The Salt Do Diet Drinks Mess Up Metabolisms? A body of evidence suggests artificial sweeteners — most often consumed in diet drinks — could raise the risk of weight gain and type 2 diabetes. Some researchers think that artificial sugar may confuse the body. Read this story The Salt 'Eating On The Wild Side:' A Field Guide To Nutritious Food Our modern fruits, grains and vegetables aren't nearly as nutrition-packed as their wild counterparts were thousands of years ago, says health writer Jo Robinson. Her new book offers advice on how to shop the produce aisle to select for foods that offer the best nutritional bang for the bite. Read this story All Tech Considered The 'Sink-Urinal' Saves Water, Encourages Men To Wash Hands The design, called Stand, is already selling to customers across Europe. The same water running while you wash your hands is also used to flush, says the designer. Read this story Music News Modern Hymn Writers Aim To Take Back Sunday In recent decades, worship music has trended away from the classic "organ backed" hymns, and churches have moved to rocking praise songs made popular by Christian radio. Now, some modern hymn writers are looking back to a more traditional style. Read this story

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